Dr. Phillips athletic director John Magrino said via e-mail the school’s standout wide receiver Chris Gallon will not compete this Friday in a Class 6A region semifinal against Oak Ridge at home.

No specific reason was given as to why or how long Gallon would not play. Magrino said he could not comment further on the matter. It is unclear whether or not Gallon will attend the game.

Gallon, 18, was ruled eligible to compete for the Dr. Phillips football team (11-0) before the season, but his playing status was again questioned after court documents showed a Seminole County address. The state attorney’s office filed charges against Gallon and prosecutors also filed charges against five unnamed underage teammates with two misdemeanor charges of battery and hazing after a freshman player was hospitalized shortly after a locker room altercation.

Gallon has been ordered to appear in court Dec. 21. State semifinals for Class 6A begin Dec. 10.

Gallon has no prior record so it is possible, should a deal be worked out, the case could be dropped by prosecutors.

It’s a really sad situation for all these young people involved, the victim and defendants. To think this is what they’re dealing with around the holidays just makes it all the more unsettling.

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